Roger Federer: Rafael Nadal SNUBBED as Novak Djokovic makes Wimbledon claim
NOVAK DJOKOVIC believes Roger Federer is the favourite to win Wimbledon.
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Djokovic has even labelled the All England Club Federer’s ‘backyard’ because the Swiss star is gunning for his ninth grass title win.
Federer is currently warming up for
Meanwhile, Djokovic is also looking to rediscover his best form this week and he brushed aside John Millman in straight sets at Queen's.
But the former world No 1 believes even the in-form Rafael Nadal will not be able stop Federer from winning
So he will be the man to beat there. He will be the first favourite
“Well it's hard to pick superlatives for him,” Djokovic said
“There’s so many things have been said about him throughout the course of his career that he definitely deserves all the positives and all the compliments.
“He is a champion on and off the court.
“He still keeps on inspiring everyone, showing that age is just a number and he keeps on going and playing some amazing tennis, really.
“He is where he is because he deserves it so coming into
“So he will be the man to beat there. He will be the first favourite.”
Djokovic has spent the last 12 months struggling with an elbow injury but he began to find some form at the French Open earlier this month.
He is now hoping to build momentum in west